Meaning
pedophilia
- Sexual attraction to prepubescent children; the crime of child sexual abuse.
In a sentence
Le autorità internazionali intensificano la lotta contro la pedofilia online.
International authorities are intensifying the fight against online pedophilia.
La pedofilia è un crimine gravissimo perseguito con estrema severità.
Pedophilia is an extremely serious crime prosecuted with utmost severity.
Sono state create nuove unità speciali per contrastare la pedofilia.
New special units were set up to combat pedophilia.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pedofilia | feminine · singular |
| pedofilie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable noun. The corresponding noun for the person is 'pedofilo'.